EVALUATING ENTRIES
Entries are assessed by distinguished evaluators against a time-tested global standard with these weights:
- Entries in Division 1: Communication Management, Division 2: Communication Research, Division 3: Communication Training and Education:
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WORK PLAN
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WORK SAMPLE
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50%
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50%
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- Entries in Division 4: Communication Skills
Evaluators score students’ critical thinking and skills in identifying a communication need, creating and implementing a solution, and assessing results.
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WORK PLAN
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
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CREATIVITY
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30%
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30%
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40%
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- Each entry is rated using IABC’s Global Seven-point Scale of Excellence, from 1 to 7, with 7 as the highest. Evaluation determines the entries that will receive awards during the awards ceremony.
- Entries with a total average score of 5.25 to 5.74 win an Award of Merit while those with a total average score of 75 and higher will receive an Award of Excellence.